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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,200.39, 560,575.77 and 245,051.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,200.39, 560,575.77 and 245,051.97 is: 338,183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,200.39 : 560,575.77 = 245,051.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,200.39/560,575.77 = 245,051.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,200.39x = 560,575.77 × 245,051.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,200.39x = 137,370,196,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,370,196,772.77/406,200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,183.32

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